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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 666.90 and 273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 666.90 and 273.41 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 666.90 = 273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/666.90 = 273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 666.90 × 273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 182,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,336.30/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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